Summer Associate Internship (Payments AI Engineer)
Fa Etbx Saasfaprod1 Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Junior AI Engineering role at Fa Etbx Saasfaprod1. Vienna · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Research stablecoin and digital-asset technologies, then assess where they could apply in financial services
- Create AI proof-of-concepts, prototypes, scripts and automated tests to demonstrate technical feasibility and business value
- Study AI, machine learning, blockchain and fintech developments, and develop use cases with modern tools and data platforms
- Coordinate innovation work, share findings with stakeholders, and present recommendations and prototypes
- Work with engineering, product, cybersecurity and business teams on payments strategy, engineering and operations
What you bring
- You are pursuing a relevant technical master’s degree and expect to graduate in December 2027 or later
- You understand strategic-planning methods, structured problem-solving, and blockchain, stablecoin or cryptocurrency payments
- You can research technical questions, analyze findings, and explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Who this fits
This is a twelve-week summer internship running from May through August 2027, for a current student whose anticipated graduation is December 2027 or later. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with locations in Vienna, Virginia, and Pensacola, Florida.
From the employer
The Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) Payments team is responsible for evaluating and advancing innovative technologies that can enhance payment capabilities, operational efficiency, and member experiences. The team works across strategic initiatives involving artificial intelligence (AI), digital assets, stablecoin, payment modernization, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities and develop solutions that support the future of financial services.
The Payments AI Engineer Summer Associate will support research, analysis, prototyping, and technology evaluation efforts across a portfolio of innovation initiatives. This role provides an opportunity to work with emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital assets, stablecoin, data analytics, and payment modernization solutions while collaborating with business and technology leaders across the enterprise.
The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Potential Projects:
- Research and evaluate stablecoin and digital asset technologies and their potential application within financial services
- Design and develop AI-driven proof-of-concepts to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, and member experiences
- Build prototypes, scripts, and test automation solutions that demonstrate business value and technical feasibility
- Support innovation initiatives through technical analysis, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting
- Research AI, machine learning, stablecoin, blockchain, digital assets, and fintech trends
- Develop AI use cases using modern tools, data platforms, and frameworks
- Assess emerging technologies for feasibility
- Document and present findings and recommendations
- Collaborate with engineering, product, cybersecurity, and business teams
- Present research, prototypes, and recommendations to stakeholders
- Support daily ETS Payments strategy, engineering, and operations
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
- Knowledge of basic strategic planning frameworks and structured problem-solving techniques
- Knowledge of blockchain, stablecoin, and cryptocurrency payment technologies.
- Strong technical research, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated or applied experience with fintech, digital payments, blockchain, stablecoin, or digital asset technologies.
- Experience conducting technical research and synthesizing findings into presentations, reports, or recommendations.
Additional Information
Hours:
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location:
- 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
- 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526